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Table of Contents
Open Space and Mountain Parks
Ranger/Naturalist Manual
Title Page#
Section I: History, Organization, and Guiding Documents 3
Chapter 1: Guiding Documents and History 4
Chapter 2: Organizational Structure 12
Section II: Key Responsibilities 14
Chapter 3: Ranger/Naturalist Position Overview 15
Chapter 4: Ranger/Naturalist Community Relations 27
Chapter 5: Law Enforcement 33
Part I: Qualifications and Training 33
Part II: Use of Force 37
Part III: Firearms 41
Chapter 6: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 51
Chapter 7: Incident Command and Wildland Fire 55
Section III: Operations 60
Chapter 8: Uniforms, Equipment, & Appearance Standards 61
Chapter 9: Scheduling Requirements 66
Chapter 10: Communication and Radio Procedures 71
Chapter 11: Vehicle Operations 75
Chapter 12: Patrol Function 79
Chapter 13: Wildlife Response 83
Chapter 14: Reports Notification 92
Chapter 15: Gifts and Gratuities 94
Chapter 16: Critical Incidents 96
Appendix: Ranger Resources 101
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